Jerusalem, the holy city of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. In those early days of Christianity, Jerusalem was not a very large city compared to other cities in Israel at the time such as Caesarea Maritima and Sepphoris.
Stephen was one of the first deacons of the early Christian church in the New Testament. He was known for his wisdom, faith, and boldness in proclaiming the Gospel message.
Lydia was a woman of great wealth and influence who lived in Philippi during the early days of Christianity. Despite being successful and respected, there was still something missing in her life that she couldn’t quite put her finger on.